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Norwegian slang meaning "blue-blue", derivative of "popo" and in reference to blue lights and former color of uniform. Bobby UK, derived from the Conservative British Home Secretary, Sir Robert Peel ("Bobby" being a nickname for "Robert"), the founder of the Metropolitan Police. [7] Occurs in fixed phrases e.g. "bobby on the beat", "village bobby".
The lyrics, however, mostly relate to traditional notions of Britain, with references to "bobbies on bicycles", Westminster Abbey and Big Ben, plus, the "Rosy-red cheeks of the little children". The song also provides the structure for Miller's later song "Oo De Lally (Robin Hood and Little John)" for the film Robin Hood .
a roll call or roster of names, or round or rotation of duties (the) rozzers (rare slang) Police ("Quick, the rozzers! Scarper!") – possibly from Robert Peel, who also gave his name to two other slang terms for the police: peelers (archaic) and bobbies (becoming old-fashioned). rubbish *
Move over, Wordle, Connections and Mini Crossword—there's a new NYT word game in town! The New York Times' recent game, "Strands," is becoming more and more popular as another daily activity ...
Jelly Roll talks about where his name came from and love of doughnuts in a new Dunkin' ad to celebrate National Doughnut Day.
Bobby Charlton (1937–2023), English former footballer; Bobby Collier (1929–2000), American football player; Bobbie Comber (1886–1942), British comedian, singer and actor; Bobby Comstock (1941–2020), American rock and roll singer; Bobby Cox (born 1941), American former Major League Baseball player and manager
By that, I mean, your servers. Yes, yes, give it up," she joked. She then referred to actors Kate Winslet, Cate Blanchett and Colin Farrell as "absolute Hollywood legends," earning a curious look ...
"La det swinge" was written –music and Norwegian lyrics– by Rolf Løvland. [1] It is a tribute to dancing to old rock 'n' roll heard on the radio. Befitting the subject matter, the song itself is written in an old-fashioned style, with a memorable saxophone melody starting the song.